Aishwarya at Cannes in style, with confidence

Seen in Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla sari; maxi by Katsapis

From being called the most beautiful woman in the world to being a favourite of gossip mongers. Aishwarya Rai has been criticised for her style sense and eulogised for her beauty and of late she's been closely watched by all and sundry for her post- pregnancy flabs.

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai arrives for the screening of "Cosmopolis" presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. (AFP)

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai poses as she arrives for the screening of the film "Cosmopolis" presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. (AFP)

Everyone waited for her Cannes appearance. Ash looked charming with the mommy glow as she sashayed the red carpet in a saree.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at a photocall in Cannes today in a Roberto Cavalli kaftan with shoes from Giuseppe Zanotti. (Supplied)

There wasn't an inch of skin showing as Aishwarya wore Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla sari. She attended the star-studded amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in a cream chikankari sari and an elaborately embroidered jacket in place of a choli (blouse). Aishwarya was also spotted in an Angelo Katsapis maxidress.

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai poses as she arrives for the screening of the film "Cosmopolis" presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. (AFP)

Aishwarya Rai arrives at the "Cosmopolis" screening at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. (AFP)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes her first Cannes appearance in 2012 in a maxidress. (AP)

Ash affair with the Cannes began ten years ago. She also represents cosmetic giant L'Oreal at the fest.

Each year, Aishwarya Rai has been scrutinised for her style statement, which brought her mostly negative reviews.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 65th Cannes film festival. (AP)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at a photocall in Cannes today in a Roberto Cavalli kaftan with shoes from Giuseppe Zanotti. (Supplied)

Ash was never lauded for her choice of dresses at the Cannes. Though criticized for her weight and choice of dress the lady oozed with confidence as she walked the red carpet.